A WIRRAL man who died from a deadly brain tumour will be remembered with a fundraising music day this weekend.

The seventh annual day of music at Stanley’s Cask on Rake Lane, Wallasey on Saturday (February 23) is dedicated to Everton fan Eugene Carroll, who died from an aggressive, grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in 2014, aged just 59.

The weekend's event will raise cash for the charity Brain Tumour Research in his memory.

Acts taking part will include Fat Bottomed Girls, folk band Reckless Elbow, Police tribute Bootleg Police and highly-acclaimed musician and vocalist Jade Thunder.

The event is organised by Eugene’s brother.

The 69-year-old tour guide from Wallasey, said: "Music was a big part of Eugene’s life and so this gig at 'The Cask' seemed like a really fitting way to pay tribute to him.

"We have some fantastic artists lined up to perform this year.

"I'm looking forward to seeing classic rock band The Swillers and The Wirral’s own The Star Bellied Sneetches.

"My thanks goes to Martin Byrne – he is the musical director and main organiser of the event and puts an incredible amount of work in to pull this all together.

"It's going to be a great day – and night."

Eugene's brain tumour symptoms first became apparent during a trip to Ireland to visit relatives.

He became uncharacteristically aggressive and irrational towards his loved ones.

Francis explained how his brother’s condition then deteriorated: "We thought at one point that he was having a stroke.

"We called an ambulance and after several tests and scans in hospital, we were given the devastating news that he had a grade four brain tumour, with a prognosis of just six to nine months".

Eugene was a passionate football supporter and Everton season ticket-holder for many years.

He was also a keen music fan and together the brothers enjoyed going to live gigs and concerts.

Paying tribute, Francis continued: "Eugene was my younger brother and only sibling, born in Liverpool to our Irish parents.

"He worked as a cleaner at The University of Liverpool for 30 years, had three grown up children and six grandchildren, who he loved dearly.

"He also left behind his adored partner Julie.

"Together they enjoyed a really happy life.

"Losing him at the age of just 59 was just so tragic."

With the support of partner Julie and his close-knit family, Eugene fought the disease with courage and positivity, continuing to go to his beloved Goodison Park while he could still walk.

After one particularly brutal week of chemotherapy treatment, he even managed to complete the 5k Liverpool Santa Walk for charity.

He was eventually cared for at The Wirral Hospice St John's, where he was visited by former Everton striker Graeme Sharp.

Eugene died at home, surrounded by his family, on April 3 2014.

Francis said: "The way in which Eugene tackled his debilitating disease was truly incredible.

"He suffered a lot in his final weeks, which was really difficult for us all to witness.

"Through my brother’s diagnosis I was so shocked to discover the lack of funding into this area of cancer research and that is why we have chosen to support Brain Tumour Research."

Brain Tumour Research funds sustainable research at dedicated Centres of Excellence in the UK; it also campaigns for the Government and the larger cancer charities to invest more in research into brain tumours in order to speed up new treatments for patients and, ultimately, to find a cure.

The charity is calling for an annual spend of £35m in order to improve survival rates and patient outcomes in line with other cancers such as breast cancer and leukaemia.

Matthew Price, community fundraising manager at Brain Tumour Research, said: "Brain tumours are indiscriminate; they can affect anyone, at any age, at any time.

"Eugene's story reminds us that so much more needs to be done to achieve parity of funding with other cancers, such as breast and leukemia.

"We want to say a massive 'thank you' to Francis and the team at Stanley's Cask for raising vital funds to help find a brain tumour cure.

"We hope people will be touched by their amazing efforts and consider holding their own event to spread the word about this terrible disease."

Brain Tumour Awareness Month is in March, culminating in Wear A Hat Day on Friday 27 March 27.

Now in its 11th year, Wear A Hat Day has raised more than £1.25 million to help fund the fight against the disease.

#WearAHatDay #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth Text HAT to 70450 to donate £5.